The Pennine Journey

From Settle to Hadrian's Wall (and back again!) in Wainwright's Footsteps

The Pennine Journey is a challenging circular walk of 247 miles, passing through the wonderful variety of terrain and scenery the north of England offers whilst touching on all the major rivers in the region.

Starting in the market town of Settle in North Yorkshire the route heads up the eastern side of the Pennines through the delightful Yorkshire Dales. It takes in stretches of County Durham before arriving at Hadrian’s Wall. The Wall is followed for 21 miles before heading down the western side of the Pennines. Travelling down the Eden Valley and then skirting the Howgill Fells it arrives back in Settle.

Perhaps not surprisingly over half the Pennine Journey is within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This was established in 1988 and it is the second largest of 40 AONBs within England and Wales.

The varied geology of the area, much in evidence on the walk, has been recognised by it becoming Britain's first Eurpean Geopark and it was a founding member of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network.

The book divides the walk into 18 daily stages of varying length and offers a choice of possibilities. It can be undertaken as one continuous walk, split at Housesteads on Hadrian’s Wall (Alfred Wainwright’s primary objective) into two stages of roughly 120 miles or divided into three stages - eastern, northern and western - of around 80 miles.

Gauber Bunk Barn & Den are situated in the heart of Yorkshire's Three Peaks country right on the route down from Pen-y-Ghent and 1/2 mile from the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct. Perfectly situated for walkers ...

Pendle View - Self Catering Apartment

Welcome to Pendle View. Our self contained, one bedroomed apartment provides spacious and comfortable self-catering accommodation. As part of an early Victorian Grade II listed building it has high ceilings and ...

The Traddock - Country House Hotel

The Traddock is renowned for its charm and friendliness and is dedicated to offering our hotel guests the best North Yorkshire Dales have to offer. Top quality produce and cooking, warm welcoming hospitality ...

The Falcon Manor - Contemporary Country House Hotel

The big idea was to create a truly contemporary Yorkshire Dales Country House Hotel. Stylish and sophisticated but not at all stuffy, offering the warmest of welcomes, a shelter from the inclement ...

Oast Guest House

High standards of food and accommodation and a friendly Yorkshire welcome await you at the Oast Guest House in the spectacular Dales Limestone Country ...

The Rowe House - Luxury B&B

The Rowe House is a charming Georgian English Bed and Breakfast nestled at the Western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Recently renovated and upgraded. ....

Craven Arms - Bed & Breakfast

We are a family friendly free house with real ales, great food & eight cosy bedrooms. Just on the outskirts of Giggleswick, famous for it's school & chapel and near the picturesque town of Settle ...

Stepping Stones Barn - Holiday Cottage

A gorgeous 3 bedroom stone barn conversion set by a babbling brook in the Yorkshire Dales. Nestling in a picture-postcard village just a few miles from the vibrant town of Settle, this beautiful holiday home is ...

King William the Fourth - Guest House

Set in the heart of Settle, this one-time public house has been converted into a warm and welcoming guest house offering great breakfasts. Six delightful en suite rooms which blend period features with ...

Settle Lodge - Guest House

Settle Lodge is an elegant and luxurious Victorian residence with its own private parking to the rear. Contemporarily styled and offering every modern comfort .it is set in an elevated position ...

Robin Hill & Brewhouse Cottages - Self Catering

Three characterful self-catering cottages within easy walking distance of Settle's excellent choice of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as the bus stop and railway station. Robin Hill: late 18th century, ...

Dugdales Barn - Holiday Cottage

A stunning 2-bedroom luxury holiday cottage tucked away in the vibrant market town of Settle. Dating back to the 19th Century, this character stone building has been subject to an outstanding renovation ...

Knight Stainforth - Caravan & Camping Park

Set in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the park stands on the 45 acre estate of Knight Stainforth Hall, just 2 mile north of the market town of Settle and nestled on the banks of the River Ribble, a manor house dating back to pre-Norman times, which belonged to the Knight Templar. ...